Rawalpindi Police Blocks KP Local Government Representatives’ Protest March Towards Adiala Jail

Rawalpindi:The **Rawalpindi Police** has thwarted the attempt of hundreds of **Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)** local government representatives who were protesting against the non-payment of funds by the provincial government. The protesters, carrying banners, tried to march towards **Adiala Jail** to hold a demonstration outside, but were stopped by the police before they could reach their destination.

After being blocked by the police, the protesters resorted to blocking the **Adiala Jail Road**, causing disruption in the area.

### Protest Over Unpaid Funds and Lack of Authority
According to media reports, the local government representatives were protesting against the non-payment of funds by the provincial government under **Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur**. The protesters, who have been deprived of their funds for the past three years, were demanding immediate action and accountability from the provincial authorities.

The KP local representatives shouted slogans against both the **Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government** and **Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur**. They also called upon **Imran Khan**, the founder of **PTI**, to play a role in ensuring the resolution of their issues and securing their demands.

### Key Issues Highlighted by Protesters
The protesting local representatives highlighted the following key grievances:
1. **Non-Payment of Funds:** They claimed that for the past three years, their allocated funds had been withheld, impacting their ability to serve their constituencies effectively.
2. **Amendment to Local Government Act:** In 2022, the provincial government passed the **Local Government (Amendment) Act**, which they argued reduced the powers of elected local representatives.
3. **Failure to Deliver Promises:** The protesters also claimed to have held several meetings with **Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur**, during which he promised to restore their funds and powers, but these promises had not been honored.

### Call for Justice and Accountability
The local government representatives, numbering around **30,000** in the province, expressed frustration that despite the PTI government’s stance on justice and law, they were being denied their rightful entitlements. They further stated that their appeals had been ignored, and they had sent multiple letters to **Imran Khan** seeking his intervention.

By marching to **Adiala Jail**, the protesters hoped to send a strong message to the ruling government and bring attention to their plight, urging **Imran Khan** to take action in support of their cause.

### PTI’s Accountability and Local Governance Issues
The protest sheds light on the ongoing issues surrounding local governance in KP, with many representatives feeling sidelined by the provincial government’s policies. The protesters’ demand for the restoration of their powers and funds is a clear sign of the growing dissatisfaction within the ranks of **PTI’s local leadership** in the province.

As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how the provincial government responds to the protests and whether any further actions will be taken to address the grievances of the local government representatives.